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Website: www.losangelesstoics.com
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Discord invite link: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X
This is a group dedicated to reading and talking about Stoicism — philosophical works by all Stoics from Antiquity to Modernity. The readings for each meeting and the pace at which we do them are dictated by the group; the discussions are primarily 'socratic;' and the atmosphere aims to be very comfortable and welcoming. We are currently meeting both IN-PERSON (in a beautiful L.A. park) and ONLINE (via Discord).
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Meditations (Marcus RG)Link visible for attendees
The "Marcus Aurelius Reading Group" (Marcus RG) meets every Sunday evening at 6-7 p.m.
The meetings usually start with a brief chat among the attendees. Then one or two volunteers will read an entry from Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations translated by Robin Waterfield [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/marcus-aurelius/meditations/9781541673861/?lens=basic-books]. Other translations may be consulted. Then we share our impressions: What did Marcus mean? Do we agree? Why or why not? And, of course, how may Marcus’ insights help us in our everyday lives? We may read more than one entry per meeting depending on time.
There is no need to prepare or read in advance; the attendees will take turns reading passages out loud and then sharing their thoughts on them.
MEETING ON DISCORD
If you have not already joined the group on Discord, create an account through their website (https://discord.com/) and download the Discord app (on your phone, tablet, or computer). Then use this join link for the group server: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X. Once you've joined, navigate to the "marcus-rg" voice channel when the time comes and give Discord permission to use your microphone and camera. - Meditations (Marcus RG)Link visible for attendees
The "Marcus Aurelius Reading Group" (Marcus RG) meets every Sunday evening at 6-7 p.m.
The meetings usually start with a brief chat among the attendees. Then one or two volunteers will read an entry from Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations translated by Robin Waterfield [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/marcus-aurelius/meditations/9781541673861/?lens=basic-books]. Other translations may be consulted. Then we share our impressions: What did Marcus mean? Do we agree? Why or why not? And, of course, how may Marcus’ insights help us in our everyday lives? We may read more than one entry per meeting depending on time.
There is no need to prepare or read in advance; the attendees will take turns reading passages out loud and then sharing their thoughts on them.
MEETING ON DISCORD
If you have not already joined the group on Discord, create an account through their website (https://discord.com/) and download the Discord app (on your phone, tablet, or computer). Then use this join link for the group server: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X. Once you've joined, navigate to the "marcus-rg" voice channel when the time comes and give Discord permission to use your microphone and camera. - Meditations (Marcus RG)Link visible for attendees
The "Marcus Aurelius Reading Group" (Marcus RG) meets every Sunday evening at 6-7 p.m.
The meetings usually start with a brief chat among the attendees. Then one or two volunteers will read an entry from Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations translated by Robin Waterfield [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/marcus-aurelius/meditations/9781541673861/?lens=basic-books]. Other translations may be consulted. Then we share our impressions: What did Marcus mean? Do we agree? Why or why not? And, of course, how may Marcus’ insights help us in our everyday lives? We may read more than one entry per meeting depending on time.
There is no need to prepare or read in advance; the attendees will take turns reading passages out loud and then sharing their thoughts on them.
MEETING ON DISCORD
If you have not already joined the group on Discord, create an account through their website (https://discord.com/) and download the Discord app (on your phone, tablet, or computer). Then use this join link for the group server: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X. Once you've joined, navigate to the "marcus-rg" voice channel when the time comes and give Discord permission to use your microphone and camera. - Consolations to Marcia (Pt. 2) (Seneca RG)Link visible for attendees
The “Seneca Reading Group” meets every SECOND and FOURTH Thursday of the month at 7:00-8:00 p.m. PT. The group is currently going through the Chicago University Press collection of Seneca’s work titled Hardship and Happiness (2014). Our primary goal will be to understand what Seneca is saying, critique it, and explore the implications it has for our personal practice.
The upcoming meeting will center around Consolations to Marcia translated by Harry M. Hine. Please do as much reading as you can in advance of the meeting in order to get the most out of the discussion. Lastly, let Justin know if you need a PDF of the reading.
NOTE ON DISCORD
If you have not already joined the group on Discord, create an account through their website (https://discord.com/) and download the Discord app (on your phone, tablet, or computer). Then use this link to join the group's server: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X. Once you've joined, navigate to the "seneca-rg" voice channel when the time comes and give Discord permission to use your microphone and camera.
